What Is Thought to Be the Role of 'Spices' Applied

question 28

Multiple Choice

What is thought to be the role of 'spices' applied to foods in the Middle Ages?

• A) to improve cooking times
• B) to increase the 'shelf-life' or how long the food could be stored
• C) to cover and hide off flavors as the food would often spoil quickly
• D) to add decoration to the food
• E) Both a and b

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